Basic Blue 75

INCI: BASIC BLUE 75

CAS Number
12270-13-2
Function
Hair colorant (phenoxazinium dye)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not an FDA-approved color additive; coal tar hair dye exemption may apply

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Contains zinc (trichlorozincate salt) โ€” zinc impurities and zinc ion release should be evaluated. No comprehensive SCCS opinion found. Limited toxicological data.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

colorant eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basic Blue 75 safe in cosmetics?

Contains zinc (trichlorozincate salt) โ€” zinc impurities and zinc ion release should be evaluated. No comprehensive SCCS opinion found. Limited toxicological data. The EU classifies Basic Blue 75 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Basic Blue 75 allowed in the EU?

Basic Blue 75 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Basic Blue 75 do in cosmetics?

Basic Blue 75 functions as: Hair colorant (phenoxazinium dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12270-13-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Basic Blue 75?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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